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“Your father was king for years He was much older when he had the crown”

“Don’t confuse age isdom I’ve learned they aren’t synonymous”

Sutcliffe puffed his chest forward “She’ll do the sa to protect the crown”

I glared “I’m the one who protects the crown”

I walked toward the elevator, not giving a fuck how rude or abruptly I ended our conversation Sutcliffe was here because I allowed him to be If he didn’t e

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Molly

The creamy silk was unbelievable I looked at the wolasses No yoga pants

“His Majesty will love this dress on you” Ayla stood next toher work

“You think so?” I watched her expression in the mirror

“It fits you perfectly” She grinned “The color is perfect for your skin It’s almost bridal”

There it was again The hint that tonight’s ballinto the palace My stomach lurched Wasn’t it possible for a royal to date without having to et to know each other first?

I turned froo I don’t want him to wait”

“I will be there if you need anything,” Ayla reassured me “Try not to be nervous if you can”

“Right I’overnment and the entire royal family No reason to be nervous at all”